Comedian and actor Jim Carrey talks about the importance of finding your own voice and how comedy dies when one starts second-guessing what their audience wants to see, inspired by watching Chris Rock's process.
Despite societal expectations and financial pressures, a young man shares his desire to become an actor and comedian, inspired by the success of other public speakers, even after playing arena football where he was getting paid only $300 a week.
The podcast hosts discuss how some comedians like Jerry Seinfeld rely heavily on planning and writing out their sets whereas others prefer improv and working out their jokes on stage.
A comedian shares humorous anecdotes of her experiences pursuing improv comedy and stand-up gigs in Chicago, where she encountered a lively and vibrant community of like-minded comedians and performers.
The speaker discusses the comedy scene in the 70s and how it was divided between different venues. He mentions one comedian who was able to perform at multiple venues. He also discusses how drug use affected the comedy store and led to his departure from the scene.